Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1860s Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
1970s Russian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.